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When it comes to the shape and condition of your body, you are most definitely what you eat. Diet can help beat fat and fluid retention and protect you against sun damage. Read on to equip yourself with the information to help transform the shape and condition of your body

In a recent survey, 51 per cent of people said they lelt better about their body when it was tanned. They felt thinner, they felt sexier and they felt fitter. Feeling confident about your body is one of the most beautiful states any woman can be in. However, as we know only too well, tanning comes at a price. Exposing yourself to the sun's ultraviolet rays ages the skin, adding up to 20 years to how you'll look by the time you reach your forties.

Doctors may debate whether or not cellulite exists, but if you suffer from that orange-peel effect on your bottom and thighs, you'll know it does. The old theory was that cellulite was caused by toxins building up under the skin, but that's probably not true. It's more likely to be the result of poor skin structure, causing the fibres to split. This means fat and, yes, possibly toxins squish out through the holes in the fibres, creating that lumpy effect.

The average woman has around 11,000 hairs on her legs and 2,500 under her arms - here's how to find the best method for you to get rid of them.

The ultimate relaxing bath is around 38 degrees Centigrade; this is the temperature that's been shown to relax the muscles and stimulate the production of calming chemicals in the brain. Add soothing bath oils containing scents like lavender, melissa or patchouli.

Foot soaks feel great when your feet are achy, and they also soften the skin. Peppermint, ginger, and rosemary are the ingredients to look for: they feel tingly and stimulate circulation. When massaged into the feet, they seem to invigorate the pods, and make you feel as if you've got an extra spring in your step.

Unlike other types of massage— Swedish, Shiatsu—that are widely accepted as having therapeutic value, reflexology is a relatively unknown and misunderstood technique. Put simply, reflexology is a foot massage that can relax and rejuvenate the entire body. But even Elizabeth Willoughby, founder and director of Manhattan's Universal Reflexology Systems, agrees that "the idea lends itself to skepticism because there's no proven scientific evidence to explain how it works."

Many are not too keen on artificial nails for two reasons. First, you can always spot them, just as you can easily spot a toupee. Second, the industrial-strength glues, sealants, adhesives, and chemicals involved not only can cause your real nails to suffer and leave them looking dry, cracked, and sickly but also can cause fungal infections. Once your nails start to look bad, you won't want to expose them, and then you're caught up in a cycle of acrylic addiction.

No portion of the beauty business contains as many hazardous chemicals as the nail industry. Getting straightforward information about these chemicals isn't always easy, however. The labels don't tell you much, and it's hard to know what to look for. Read on to find out some potentially hazardous ingredients to avoid.

Just like the skin on your face or the hair on your head, your hands need a little extra-special attention if you want them to look good. The same basic principles that apply to caring for the rest of your skin apply here, too—but you'll need different products for the extra-dry skin on your hands, along with an occasional manicure.

Throughout this site, we've mainly discussed things to put on the outside to make you look better. But what you put inside your body is as important when it comes to creating perfect skin . Here's what you need.

All the skincare in the world won't help if you don't tackle the factors that destroy your skin. Here are the seven deadly skin sins and solutions to help you beat them.

If you're in your twenties or thirties you may be surprised to find yourself in this category - surely maturing means you're in your forties? Well, not necessarily. What maturing skin means is that for some reason (be it sun damage, smoking, or high levels of stress) your skin is starting to 'act old' - and this may have nothing to do with what it says on your birth certificate.

If you have sensitive skin you will find that skincare or make-up products are very hard to use, creating itching, flaking, reddening or flushing. Eighty per cent of women think they have sensitive skin, though in reality only 10 to 20 per cent show the true characteristics.